( maybe it’s testing the waters. checking the ground underfoot, watching his footing, waiting to fall. waiting to see if the ice will hold his weight when he walks out onto it; if she’ll let him cross that boundary again. he wouldn’t have blamed her for slamming the door in his face. fool me twice, etc. but: have you tried, she asks. has he tried saying it?
he tries saying it. )
i missed you, karen. shouldn’t’ve stayed away so long. wasn’t sure if you’d ever want to see me again, considering
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he tries saying it. )
i missed you, karen. shouldn’t’ve stayed away so long. wasn’t sure if you’d ever want to see me again, considering